Entertainment Law, Media Law and Telecoms Law

The Court of Appeal has handed down its much anticipated judgment in RTM v Bonne Terre Limited [2026] EWCA Civ 488, overturning the High Court's ruling in January 2025 that consent obtained by Sky Betting and Gaming...

When advertising age-restricted products online in the UK, it's crucial for advertisers to understand the framework established by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and the Committee of Advertising...

On March 12, 2026, the Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) system, which classifies video games by age appropriateness, announced updates to its video game age-rating framework, adding new criteria that directly address monetisation models and urgency‑based sales tactics aimed at younger users.

The 'Game Changers' conference featured a panel of games industry executives comprising CEO Chris Wood, COO Viktorya Hollings and general counsel Daniel Goodall and Tim Marin...

Ofcom has unveiled its latest timetable for rolling out the remaining phases of the Online Safety Act 2023, setting out when to expect new codes, guidance, statutory reports, and advice for the Secretary of State.

The decision clarifies that in assessing a publisher's reasonable belief for the public interest defence, the court will consider the publisher's general...

AI-generated music has become commercially mainstream, yet the legal framework governing it remains uncertain. The industry is currently being shaped through litigation, private licensing deals, and emerging regulation, creating a complex landscape where businesses must navigate unresolved questions about copyright, authorship, and liability while AI music continues to be widely used and monetised.

The UK has been here before. Every time a major sporting event lands on British soil, Parliament commits to pass bespoke legislation to protect commercial revenue and deter ambush marketing.

The NBA and FIBA have announced a joint European basketball league launching in October 2027, with 12 franchises across major European cities and franchise fees ranging from $500M to $1B.

The libel case of Noel Clarke -v- The Guardian has sparked widespread discussion about the boundaries of truth, and investigative journalism and the public interest defence, in the context of defamation.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (the Act) – commonly known as "Martyn's Law" – is set to transform the way public venues and events across the UK approach security and preparedness for terrorist threats.

Taylor Swift's 12th studio album "The Life of a Showgirl" was released last Friday, and it has already broken records: 3.5m units have been sold in the US.